Finals are a hectic time for students on Florida State’s campus. To survive the madness, students say good study habits are key. / Francesca Urcuyo/FSView

Written by

Amit Rubin

Contributing Writer

Finals Week: the one week when campus turns into a populace of zombies with laptop in one hand and books in the other, when students rush from test to test in their pajamas. Unfortunately, that time is here.

Though the week before break can be extremely stressful, there are ways students can study that will allow students to expect positive outcomes from their tests.

“Strozier and Dirac have lots of computers as well as laptops to check out,” said Michelle Demeter, undergraduate librarian for academic partnerships & the learning district at Strozier Library. “If you’re working on a paper but need help finding more or different resources, stop by the main desks at Strozier and Dirac to get help from our staff and librarians. We also have staff that can help with technology, digital and creative projects. The best advice is to stay calm, be patient and ask for assistance.”

Within Strozier is a large number of tools students can use to assist studying. Aside from bringing the right materials, students must have methods that suit the individual, helping them obtain the highest value of studying possible.

“I like reading my study guides out loud so I hear things because I am an auditory learner,” said FSU student Colleen Brown. “I delete a lot from my study guides so everything is clear and concise. Long wordy definitions do not work for me.”

Studying efficiently and productively has a lot to do with tailoring study habits to fit learning abilities. The trick is to find where you fit.

If you want to be efficient and thorough when you study, “delete Facebook,” said Eric Lewis, FSU student. Social media such as Facebook, Whisper, Foursquare, etc. all have negative effects on those trying to study. These applications andsites are large distractions.

“Read over your notes from class,” said FSU student Ben Siegel. One of the best ways to study is to go through what you feel like your teacher wanted you to focus on. The teacher may have said something would be on the final. What was lectured about and emphasized should be focused on while studying.

“Outline as you read a chapter and try to make a study guide in your own words,” said FSU student James Glucksman.

Things to avoid would be “studying with friends that talk or play music loud.”Aside from reviewing notes, staying away from social media, talkative friends, and loud music, studying in an environment that makes you feel comfortable is essential to your quality of learning.

It is extremely easy to be distracted. That is why it is important for each student to study how it feels most efficient to them personally.